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Wall Street jumps after rate cut. The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates as expected to 4.50 percent. The Dow rose after the decision, as well as the Standard & Poor's 500 index and the Nasdaq composite index. The dollar moved…

Today's stock market report: Helium was up, feathers were down. Paper was stationary. Fluorescent tubing was dimmed in light trading. Knives were up sharply. Cows sleered into a bull market. Pencils lost a few points. Hiking equipment was trailing. Elevators…

The Freecycle Network organization is organizing a worldwide network for individuals and groups to divert reusable goods for reuse. This idea has been copied by uncountable groups and sites around the world. Deron Beal set up the first Freecycle group…

Thousands of Thai protesters are demonstating inside Bangkok's government compound. They say they will stay until the government resigns. The PAD began their massive demonstrations some days ago demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej and his cabinet. Samak's…

Paris Hilton's grandfather, patriarch Barron Hilton is leaving 97% of his $2.3 billion personal fortune to charity, he announced. Most of his fortune will go to the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation. His father Conrad N. Hilton founded the Hilton hotel…

The Election of Members of the House of Representatives in Thailand 23 December 2007 / Bangkok, Capital of Thailand 92% of votes counted; PPP close to majority (BangkokPost.com) - People Power party (PPP) continues its lead as 92 per cent…